Azenis

[t3ase]

Where can I get a set of four Faklen Azenis for a decent price? Will they fit on the MSP rims?

 

[CRDMS1]

$99 each at Discount Tire Direct

DTD

You can probably work with a local store to get them mounted and balanced for that price.

Peace...(hippy)

 

[Darin]

If you can get them, you won't be sorry...wow...very sticky.

DON'T get them, however, unless you don't mind getting 15-18K miles out of a set of tires. All that grip comes at a price.

 

[nomahh]

Edit: Azenis SPORT is what you're really looking for....

Unless I'm mistaken, they don't have a MSP match in size yet - I had them on another car and they are PHENOMENAL for the price.

 

[MSP Pro]

Scapamouche tried the 225/45x17s on his MSP and reported minor rubbing on the rear inside edges. He reported they lasted for about 50 autox runs. He replaced them with 205/40x17 Kumho Victoracers, which are race rubber, not street tire class.

 

[dmitrik4]

t3ase-

if you're planning on autoXing them and you're not staying in stock class (if you are, get race rubber...the difference is phenomenal), then why not go to a 16x7" wheel? i think the 215/45/16 Azenis sport will work perfectly for you, along with the benefits of a much lighter, lower interia wheel.

 

[rowan]

Ditto what those last two guys said.
16x7.5 wheel would be awesome

 

[t3ase]

I'm not looking to autox for a while. I just need new tires and I've everywhere I read, that tire is mentioned and it seems it's a gift from god for drivers everywhere. What about wet traction with those?

 

[rowan]

Doesn't matter cuz it's too big for your car

 

[t3ase]

Good point. What's recommended then?

 

[SuperSpud]

I have the same prob as you.. I wanted the azenis, but they dont fit.. Im prolly going to get the yoko es100's

 

[rowan]

If you are looking for a street tire that is all about grip, and not so much about tread life then consider any of these that are being used by SCCA ST* class autocrossers:

Yokohama AVS Sport
Kumho Ecsta MX
BFGoodrich KD

There are a lot of tires available in 215/45/17 size.

 

[MSP-4-ME]

I installed the 225/45/17 Azenis Sport on the stock MSP wheels but had to trim the rear splash shield where the tire was rubbing the plastic shield. Not a big deal. I have ran 2 Auto-crosses since on them and really noticed the difference.
Those tire are really sticky and they make the car look better too.
I have not driven them in rain yet and will swap the stock tires back once the winter season starts.

 

[EVO8]

Instead of the Azenis, get the Falken FK-451. Some german mag did a tire test with every high-end tire out there and the FK's finished second behind the Dunlop Sport 9000 (which are a $100 more). They handle great in the dry and the wet, which is more realistic to everyday driving!!

www.falkentire.com

 

[MP3-Owner]

And just think that the MP3's came with Dunlop SP9000's stock
However I only have 14,000 miles on mine and I'm already looking for new tires